Location: River Vale
Top Restaurants in River Vale
Top Things to do in River Vale
Top 10 American food in River Vale, New Jersey, United States
Best American restaurants nearby. Discover the best American food in River Vale. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for American restaurants near you.. River Vale is a township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. River Vale is the most eastern town in an area of the county referred to as the Pascack Valley. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 9,659, reflecting an increase of 210 (+2.2%) from the 9,449 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 39 (+0.4%) from the 9,410 counted in the 1990 Census. The township was ranked #29 on the 100 Best Places to Live 2007 survey published by CNN/Money magazine.
Things to do in River Vale
10. Louie's On The Avenue
Overall Ratings
4 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By galvin0446
My wife and I love this restaurant and go there on special occasions. Stephanie is always so welcoming. The atmosphere is so cozy and calm. We especially love our servers Jean and Susan, they are also so welcoming. The food is excellent, the prices are competitive and the service is great. If you are looking for a nice evening and enjoy good food, you will enjoy this restaurant.
9. The Ridge Diner
Overall Ratings
3 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By Mikecarstop
This diner is always busy due to their specials, and delicious food. Parking is available at this location.This visit the good was tops. Upon entering, we were greeted and brought to our table. Menus were given, and there were many regular, and special choices. The special is the better deal as one gets, soup, salad (customer picks from salad bar), main, vegetable, potato, fries or rice, drink, and dessert. A bread basket is placed on the table as well. I ordered the meatloaf and was very satisfied. Three large, thick pieces arrived on the platter with mushroom gravy. It was plentiful and delicious. Service and food were very good. The value is excellent. The restaurant is clean, staff is terrific and one will leave with a full belly, or leftovers.
8. The Iron Horse
Overall Ratings
3 based on 124 reviews
Same location for 30 years--recently re-opened after a kitchen fire.
Reviewed By Ron G
Located across from a small town park in this charming Bergen County town, the Iron Horse is near the railroad station, thus it's name. The restaurant looks old, from its narrow two step walk up entrance, bead board walls, worn carpet and tin ceiling and aged tables and chairs. At some point, years ago, it looks as if they expanded into an adjacent store. This left several rooms at different levels, so you are walking up and down several small stairs. This may prove difficult for some and impossible for a wheel chair.On this early Friday evening, the place was mostly empty and we were seated immediately. The menu featured burgers stuffed with various cheeses, their specialty, we were told. Also were salads, sandwiches and some specials. Friday is Prime Rib and this is what I ordered, while my partner had the Chicken Salad Cheese melt served on English muffin, an unusual combination to say the least. Our meal started with Homemade Cole slaw and pickles, another house tradition. It proves fresh, tangy and homemade. My meal includes a Caesar Salad, baked potato with a generous amount of Sour Cream on the side and an ample cut of prime rib ( I ordered the smaller of the two sizes offered.) The rib was cooked as I requested and was good and the Chicken salad was large chicken chunks and obviously house made. The thick layer of melted cheddar, started off tasting good, but later became overwhelming and was removed. The Fries that accompanied the sanwich were also good. We were offered drinks from the bar, and there were a few interesting specials but we did not sample.The restaurant is an establishment that has grown with the town over the years and it can use a face lift. But the food is honest, homemade and good and a local favorite.Parking is on the street and usually available close by.
7. The Melting Pot
Overall Ratings
4 based on 97 reviews
Come experience "The Fondue Effect" at Bergen County's favorite celebration restaurant. We have the recipe to make all your occasions special. Relax in our private, elegant atmosphere and let our attentive servers guide you through our selection of cheese
Reviewed By Inka335
This is our family's favorite restaurant. We usually get the 4 course meal and the cheese & chocolate fondue is definitely everyone's favorite. We've been to other Melting Pot locations and fondue restaurants and none were as good as this one in Westwood.
6. Bibi'z Restaurant & Lounge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 133 reviews
Best gluten-free, allergen-friendly, healthy, artisanal cocktails, girls night out, organic wines, lunch, brunch, dinner. Globally inspired, thoughtfully sourced, eclectic cuisine in a Zen-like, elegant ambience.
Reviewed By travelerjones
Our favorite place lately. All the dishes are inventive, delicious, and made with sustainable/antibiotic & hormone free foods. Beautiful restaurant, excellent cocktails with choice of two different sizes, and friendly service. Very accommodating to modifications (health/diet reasons), which we very much appreciate. Absolutely love it!
5. Kimchi Smoke Barbecue
Overall Ratings
4 based on 40 reviews
Texas style Barbecue served with Korean Flavors. We are a counter service/fast casual restaurant. Catering and Special Events.
Reviewed By hiwaychild
My friend and I had dinner here last evening and everything was perfect. Fast and pleasant service, generous and tasty food, good selections and interesting menu.
4. The Rolling Pin Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By AALowndes
Weâve eaten here a handful of times since moving from the UKIt is always busy which is a great sign but what really makes the difference is the brilliant food , friendly staff and very reasonable prices !We love their combos of half sarnie and salad. Itâs extra fresh and service is always efficient and smiley. I can recommend this place highly enough, we are now regulars for sure !Ps the sweet potato salad and the cheese toasty are to die for , in fact just thinking about them Iâm going tomorrow !
3. The Park Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By smbishopwhitaker
PERFECT, ELEGANT PRIVATE EVENT EXPERIENCE at affordable prices. This restaurant has the best reputation in the area for a reason. You can't find a person in town who doesn't love The Park's food, service, and location. The buffet was bountiful, expertly prepared, and drew rave reviews from all of our guests, (even the foodies among us were highly impressed). The setting (private wine cellar) was intimate, warm, accommodating, and lovely. The staff bent over backwards to please us and offered the most attentive, elegant service possible. We couldn't have had a better experience.
2. PJ Finnegan's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By AALowndes
Friendly local Irish bar, was very busy but managed to get a seat at the bar, didnt eat but everything that was coming out looked great. Manager and barstaff were chatty, they were showing sport and this is somewhere you can watch the soccer as today im going back their to watch the Liverpool game ;-) can certainly recommend this place for food and drinks , especially if you like a lively environment.
Where to eat Italian food in River Vale: The Best Restaurants and Bars
1. Jack's Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By CoryXRoberts
This is a real foodie place. It's an old-fashion diner type place aesthetically, but beyond that....food, excellent food, and more excellent food. You go here for the food. Period. It's no frills, nice music, rock and roll theme, but it's all about the food.The menu is a bit eclectic ranging from a delicious chicken salad, to a veal special, to a pasta, to a hanger steak, lobster bisque, a lobster roll, short-rib ravioli, and more. There's excellent flavor and taste in everything -- and the flavor is just layered into all of the ingredients. You get all of the nuances of taste and flavor. Last time I was there, I had crab bisque -- done perfectly. Excellent flavor, perfect consistency, not to pastey or thick, and not thin or watery. Loaded with crab, vegetables, and whatever else they use. I then moved on to a short-rib ravioli, topped off with some hanger steak. I can't say enough -- taste, in each of the ingredients, all of the flavor profile, coming through -- just excellent.
